Pistol-I(a): Introduction to Fundamental & Defensive Handgun

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Pistol-I(A)

This 1 day/8 hr course is designed to introduce basic handgun shooting to beginning shooters who had never received any formal firearms training. The emphasis is on basic handgun training and safety, moral and legal aspects of firearms use, firearms nomenclature, weapons handling and shooting fundamentals.

This course will develop the basics of safety on and off the range, principles of personal defense, use of deadly force, combative mind-set, situation awareness, basic ballistics in handgun marksmanship through demonstration and practice. Participants will learn safe loading and unloading, chamber checking, drawing the firearm from the holster, a malfunction clearance, proper elements of marksmanship assessing and scanning.

Pistol-I(A): Intro to Defensive Handgun

Pistol-I(a)

Introduction to Defensive Handgun

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P-1(a) Course Subject

The following technique and concepts will be introduced.

Introduction

Students are introduced to basic safety and brief overview of the CA firearms law

4 Basic Firearms Safety Rules

Principles of personal defense

Use of deadly force (law)

Combative mind-set

Selecting the right weapon and basic ballistics

Weapon Operation

Students are introduced to the concept of basic weapon operation.

Drawing and exhibiting handguns from holster

Safe loading and unloading

Trigger Control & Dry Presses

Ready positions (Low Ready and Compressed Ready)

Elements of Marksmanship

Live Fire & Combat Shooting

Students are introduced to the concept of Live Fire & Combat Shooting

Assessing and scanning - situational awareness

Trigger Drills and Marksmanship

Basic malfunction clearing

Shooting at various distances

Combined skill evaluation & qualification

Needed Gear

Semi Auto Pistol (9mm, 40 cal., 45 cal.)

Ammunition (Students must provide own ammo)

Holster

Sturdy belt

Magazines (2 or more recommended)

Magazine pouch (holds to magazines)

Dummy Rounds (5 minimum)

Eye protection (Prefer clear with no color)

Ear protection (both outer and inner protections are recommended)

Cap or Hat (highly recommended)

Appropriate attire for weather & flying hot brass

Marking Pen (Sharpies)

Water and snacks (also available on-site for purchase)

Gun bag/case to store and transport firearms

Folding Chair for your comfort*

**Upon registration, students are provided with a Discount Code courtesy of LA Police Gear for all of their shopping need.